New Mexico wildlife news. November 12, 2010

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Media contact: Dan Williams, ( 505) 476- 8004
Public contact: ( 505) 476- 8000
dan. williams@ state. nm. us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NOV. 12, 2010:
CARCASSES WERE REMAINS OF LEGALLY HARVESTED ELK
HORSE SPRINGS – The carcasses of 12 elk found recently near Horse Springs apparently were the
remains of legally harvested animals, an investigation by the Department of Game and Fish determined.
Conservation officers were alerted to the carcasses Oct. 26 through the Department’s toll- free Operation
Game Thief line. After visiting the site twice and consulting with the landowner and an outfitter, officers
determined the elk were legally harvested and the carcasses dumped on unposted private land after
processing. Ten of the carcasses were boned- out for the meat. Two were left with some meat because it had
spoiled before hunters could recover the animals during early archery seasons when the weather was warm.
Conservation officer K. C. Gehrt said the heads or antlers of all the elk had been removed and all animals
appeared to be legally harvested. He said he also found the carcass of a legally taken bear at the same site.
The Department encourages hunters and others to report anything that appears to be a violation of the
state’s wildlife laws by calling Operation Game Thief toll- free, ( 800) 432- 4263. Callers can remain
anonymous and may be eligible for rewards if information leads to charges being filed.
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Tune in to New Mexico Game and Fish TV:
“ New Mexico Wildlife” 6: 30 a. m. Saturdays on KASA Channel 2, Albuquerque
6: 30 p. m. Sundays on KENW, Portales
7: 30 p. m. Thursdays on KRWG, Las Cruces
YouTube: www. youtube. com/ NMGameandFish
Twitter: www. twitter. com/ NMDGF
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New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Media contact: Dan Williams, ( 505) 476- 8004
Public contact: ( 505) 476- 8000
dan. williams@ state. nm. us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NOV. 12, 2010:
CARCASSES WERE REMAINS OF LEGALLY HARVESTED ELK
HORSE SPRINGS – The carcasses of 12 elk found recently near Horse Springs apparently were the
remains of legally harvested animals, an investigation by the Department of Game and Fish determined.
Conservation officers were alerted to the carcasses Oct. 26 through the Department’s toll- free Operation
Game Thief line. After visiting the site twice and consulting with the landowner and an outfitter, officers
determined the elk were legally harvested and the carcasses dumped on unposted private land after
processing. Ten of the carcasses were boned- out for the meat. Two were left with some meat because it had
spoiled before hunters could recover the animals during early archery seasons when the weather was warm.
Conservation officer K. C. Gehrt said the heads or antlers of all the elk had been removed and all animals
appeared to be legally harvested. He said he also found the carcass of a legally taken bear at the same site.
The Department encourages hunters and others to report anything that appears to be a violation of the
state’s wildlife laws by calling Operation Game Thief toll- free, ( 800) 432- 4263. Callers can remain
anonymous and may be eligible for rewards if information leads to charges being filed.
###
Tune in to New Mexico Game and Fish TV:
“ New Mexico Wildlife” 6: 30 a. m. Saturdays on KASA Channel 2, Albuquerque
6: 30 p. m. Sundays on KENW, Portales
7: 30 p. m. Thursdays on KRWG, Las Cruces
YouTube: www. youtube. com/ NMGameandFish
Twitter: www. twitter. com/ NMDGF
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